Fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the action-packed anime Kaiju No. 8 are looking for details on “Season 2 – Episode 16.” While this specific numbering can be a bit confusing given standard season conventions, it likely refers to an episode that has already aired as part of the ongoing second season, which began broadcasting in July 2025.
Episode 16: Corresponding to Season 2, Episode 3
For clarity, it appears that some streaming platforms, such as Crunchyroll, may be numbering episodes continuously from the first season, including a special episode released prior to Season 2. Given that the first season consisted of 12 episodes and a special episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” aired on July 5, 2025, what is referred to as “Episode 16” of the overall series corresponds to Season 2, Episode 3. This episode of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 premiered on August 2, 2025.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2: Release Schedule and Details
The highly anticipated second season of Kaiju No. 8 officially premiered on July 19, 2025, airing weekly on Saturdays. The season is confirmed to have a 12-episode order, consistent with the first season. New episodes are available for streaming globally on Crunchyroll shortly after their broadcast in Japan.
The schedule for the initial episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is as follows:
- Special: Hoshina’s Day Off: July 5, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 1: July 19, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 2: July 26, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 3 (Corresponding to overall Episode 16): August 2, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 4: August 9, 2025
- Season 2, Episode 5: August 16, 2025
Diving into Season 2’s Narrative
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 delves deeper into the narrative following Kafka Hibino’s extraordinary transformation and his ongoing efforts to navigate his dual existence as a human and a Kaiju, all while striving to join the Japan Defense Force alongside his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. The second season is set to adapt key arcs from Naoya Matsumoto’s original manga, specifically the “Kaiju Weapon Arc” and “Compatible User Arc”. Viewers can expect intensified training sequences, the introduction of significant new characters like Gen Narumi, and escalating, high-stakes battles against formidable Kaiju threats. The anime aims to build upon the foundation laid in Season 1, promising enhanced animation and a more profound exploration of the series’ lore.
Where to Catch All the Action
For fans outside of Japan, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is available to stream on Crunchyroll in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. The episodes are available with subtitles and also feature dubbing in various languages, including English, French, and Brazilian Portuguese. In Japan, the series airs on TV Tokyo.
The Manga’s Conclusion
While the anime continues to unfold, Naoya Matsumoto’s original Kaiju No. 8 manga concluded its serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ online platform on July 18, 2025, with a total of 129 chapters. The final collected volume, volume 16, is scheduled for release on September 4, 2025. This ensures that the anime has a complete source material to draw from for future adaptations.
